The USA
/ 12 March 2010

The USA

The United States reached the 2010 Soccer World Cup by finishing top in the final six-team CONCACAF Zone.

Algeria
/ 12 March 2010

Algeria

Algeria will end a 24-year absence from football’s top table when they kick their first ball at the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

England
/ 12 March 2010

England

After falling flat at the 2006 World Cup, this might be the chance of international silverware for some of the most well-known faces in the game.

Slovenia
/ 12 March 2010

Slovenia

A nation of just two million people, Slovenia have already punched above their weight to secure a place at the Soccer World Cup.

Greece
/ 11 March 2010

Greece

After seemingly coming from nowhere to triumph at UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) EURO 2004, Greece have continued to defy the odds.

Korea
/ 11 March 2010

Korea

Asia’s most frequent visitors to the Soccer World Cup, Korea Republic are also the continent’s most successful team at the event.

Nigeria
/ 11 March 2010

Nigeria

Expectations are diminished for Nigeria, but it was not long ago that the Super Eagles were seen as the most likely African nation to do well.

Argentina
/ 11 March 2010

Argentina

Despite a tortuous qualification campaign, Argentina are travelling to SA with serious designs on winning the title for the first time in 24 years.

France
/ 11 March 2010

France

France crossed a new threshold in qualifying for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, having never before graced the finals on four consecutive occasions.

Mexico
/ 11 March 2010

Mexico

After a turbulent period that saw three coaches come and go and more than sixty players, Mexico have returned to calmer waters under Javier Aguirre.

South Africa
/ 11 March 2010

South Africa

There is an air of cautious optimism in South Africa as the country prepares for the most significant chapter of its short football history.